Rear Door: Service and Repair

TRIM PANEL
Rear Door - Sedan

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Remover




1. Remove the power window switch, if equipped.
2. Remove the arm rest pull cup cover.




3. Remove the armrest pull cup screws.
4. Starting at the door bottom, use the J 38778 to release the door trim panel retainers.
5. Lift the trim panel up to release the top edge and remove it from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Before installing the door trim panel to the door, discard the old trim panel retainers. Use new trim panel retainers in order to properly secure the trim panel to the door.




1. Install the new trim panel retainers to the trim panel.
2. Position the top of the trim panel at the window opening and press down.
3. Align the fasteners into the holes in the door metal.




4. Firmly press the door panel in order to properly seat the fasteners into the holes in the inner door panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the armrest pull cup screws.

Tighten
Tighten the armrest pull cup screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

6. Install the armrest pull cup cover.
7. Install the power window switch.